Sonic Automotive Inc. (SAH) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Sonic Automotive Inc. (SAH) has a Graham intrinsic value of $62.55 per share. At $63.61 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 2% above that value.

Graham intrinsic value
$62.55
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$63.61
Price vs Graham value
2% above
Market cap
$2.2B
Revenue (FY2027)
—
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
5.5%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
9.9%
Free cash flow (FY2027)
—

SAH 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2027 — — — — — —
FY2025 $15.2B $118.7M $3.42 $417.5M 2.4% 11.4%
FY2024 $14.2B $216.0M $6.18 -$78.1M 3.2% 12.6%
FY2023 $14.4B $178.2M $4.97 -$219.3M 2.9% 10.6%
FY2022 $14.0B $88.5M $2.23 $179.0M 2.2% 5.6%
FY2021 $12.4B $348.9M $8.06 $8.1M 4.3% 18.4%
FY2020 $9.8B -$51.4M -$1.21 $153.9M 0.3% 1.8%
FY2019 $10.5B $144.1M $3.30 $45.3M 2.9% 12.0%
FY2018 $10.0B $51.6M $1.20 -$19.9M 1.8% 6.9%
FY2017 $9.9B $93.0M $2.09 -$71.4M 2.1% 10.2%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC revenue growth over the past decade is N/A; insufficient history prevents a reliable 10-year CAGR calculation.

SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC returns on capital have been average, hovering around 9.9% ROIC over the decade.

SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC capital allocation metrics are N/A for the decade; share count and net debt history are incomplete.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC is modeled at 6.3% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $62.55 per share.

SAH stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Sonic Automotive Inc. (SAH) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 6.3% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, SAH's intrinsic value is about $62.55 per share.

Is SAH stock undervalued?

At $63.61 (close on Oct 17, 2026), SAH trades 2% above its Graham value of $62.55. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

What is SAH's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 9.9%, and average return on equity was 14.2%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this SAH data come from?

From Sonic Automotive Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Jul 30, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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